Former Vanderbilt standout and Centennial High graduate Tony Kemp has announced his retirement from baseball after nine MLB seasons.

Tony Kemp, a former Centennial High and Vanderbilt star, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after nine seasons. The 33-year-old Kemp, a Franklin native, revealed the news in a heartfelt and lengthy social media post that ended on a note of gratitude:

Tony Kemp is calling it a career. The veteran utility player announced his retirement on social media Thursday after nine seasons in the majors. The 5-foot-6 Kemp hit .237 with 35 home runs and 184 RBIs in 739 games for the Houston Astros,